Rotund motion picture actor and director (1887-1933). In 1921, at the peak of his fame, Arbuckle was accused of complicity in the death of actress Virginia Rappe after a wild party. He was acquitted of manslaughter, but the scandal ruined his career. Vintage matte-finish 7.5 x 9.5 Spurr photo of the actor smiling grandly, signed and inscribed in fountain pen “To my friends of the Kiwanis Club of Forest Park, Sincerely, Roscoe Arbuckle.” In very good to fine condition, with tack hole to top edge, a few light stains to facial area, silvering to bottom portion of image, and tape remnants to reverse. A charming portrait of the silent film aficionado who not only mentored Charlie Chaplin and discovered Buster Keaton and Bob Hope, but made history in 1918 after signing a $1 million a year contract. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.
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